Police: Man driving under suspension crashes into fence

COLLETON COUNTY, SC (WCSC) - Police arrested a 35-year-old man accused of driving his car through a safety checkpoint and crashing into a fence during a car chase in Walterboro Wednesday night.

The Walterboro Public Safety Department charged William Lemont Cox with driving under suspension third-offense, reckless driving, obstructing a law enforcement officer, leaving the scene and improper vehicle license.

Police were conducting a safety checkpoint at the intersection of Robertson Boulevard and North Lemacks Street when Cox pulled up with his 1994 Mustang.

Officers then asked Cox for his driver's license.

An incident report states that as Cox reached back "as if he was attempting to locate his driver's licence," he accelerated through the checkpoint.

Investigators say they pursued Cox who drove through a four-way stop without attempting to stop. According to police, as Cox was attempting to make a left turn, he lost control of the car and hit a fence on North Lemacks Street.

Police say Cox then got out of the vehicle, but was caught by officers after a short foot pursuit.

Cox was transported to the ER where he was released and transported to jail.